New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house
USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings
Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was
London police arrest two after synagogue targeted in attempted arson attack
White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Polls - please ignore, test test test test
Voters in Hungary could deliver a boon to bond investors, while Peru's weekend
March 19, 2026World
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Thailand will introduce support measures to ease impact of high oil prices, minister says
Thailand's government will approve a package of support measures to mitigate the impact of higher oil prices, the finance minister said on Friday, but he warned that the
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Eyes on Islamabad
It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies
April 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition
Taiwanese officials are tracking what they view as a worrying rise in Chinese naval activity and military pressure against the island, even
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held talks in Singapore on Friday with counterpart Lawrence Wong, in which they vowed
April 10, 2026
Crime|Education|World
Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days
A student has opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey, killing nine people and wounding 13 others
April 15, 2026
Business|Europe|World
UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO
British defence minister John Healey said on Friday that the United States is "absolutely locked" into NATO. A Reuters report on Thursday said U.S.
April 10, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Eswatini court rules first Trump deportees in jail have right to lawyer
A court in Eswatini has ruled that the first five migrants the Trump administration sent to the African kingdom have a right to a lawyer, after they
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Daimler Truck Q1 unit sales decline on weak North America demand
Daimler Truck, one of the world's largest truckmakers, on Friday reported a 9% decline in first-quarter group unit sales, weighed down by a sharp slowdown in North America.
April 10, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World
Parliamentary election to be held in Kazakhstan in August, president says
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan, said on Friday that a parliamentary election in the resource-rich Central Asian country would take place in August, but
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports
The European Union and Washington are closing in on an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
April 10, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Science|World
Runaway wolf in South Korea inspires meme coin and presidential concern
A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even
April 10, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes
Ambulances arriving at a Beirut hospital on Thursday bypassed the emergency room and drove straight to the morgue, where exhausted medics
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war
U.S. consumer prices likely recorded their biggest increase in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US labor market holds steady; inflation firmer before Iran war
New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, showing no signs of labor market deterioration and potentially giving
April 09, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’
First lady Melania Trump denied on Thursday that she had any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and said she was not one of his victims, thrusting the
April 10, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump recalls how Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death affected the Supreme Court as he discusses Samuel Alito’s future
Trump recalls how Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death affected the Supreme Court as he discusses Samuel Alito’s future
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Apple leads smartphone market even as overall shipments decline, Counterpoint says
IPhone-maker Apple led global smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2026, growing 5% year-on-year, even as overall shipments fell due to a shortage of memory components,
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports|World
Porsche deliveries tumble further in first quarter
Porsche AG's deliveries slumped further in the first three months of 2026, with sharp declines in key markets China and the United States, as loses its shine across.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World
Shippers weigh unusual routes as high air cargo rates, ocean gridlock persist
Some shippers caught between high jet fuel prices and congestion in vital Middle East waterways are now looking for
April 10, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Cambodia's king undergoing treatment for prostate cancer
Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni said on Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is undergoing treatment in China.
April 10, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some
U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed with his advisers the option of removing some U.S. troops from Europe, a senior White House official told Reuters on Thursday.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US pushes to renew ties with Peru ahead of uncertain election
As Peru heads into the first round of its presidential election on Sunday, Washington is mounting its most assertive push in years to
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Warburg Pincus, Munich Re arm team up to invest in Europe's defence sector
U.S. private equity firm Warburg Pincus has launched an investment platform focused on Europe's defence and security sector, with MEAG, the asset manager of reinsurer Munich Re,
April 10, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv
April 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered prosecutors on Friday to file criminal charges against companies that refuse to cooperate with a task force he launched to
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Back from the brink?
By Anna Szymanski April 10 - Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
The Kremlin said on Friday that a visit to the United States by Russian President Vladimir Putin's special investment envoy did not mean that negotiations on a possible
April 10, 2026
World
India says deeply concerned by reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon
India is "deeply concerned" by reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon, the Indian foreign ministry said on Friday, two days after Israel's worst bombardment in its
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|World
World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war
Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group Hezbollah, which has disrupted supplies of goods and pushed
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Global equity fund inflows surge on Middle East ceasefire boost
Global equity fund inflows nearly doubled in the week through April 8 as a two-week Middle East ceasefire raised hopes of a resumption of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
April 10, 2026
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|US|World
Melania Trump's Epstein comments mark rare public foray for 'unknowable' first lady
Melania Trump, an enigmatic former model from Slovenia, has occupied the role of U.S. first lady on her own terms.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
U.S. equity fund inflows surge on optimism over Mideast ceasefire
U.S. investors ramped up purchases of equity funds in the week to April 8, as hopes for a two-week Middle East ceasefire boosted expectations for a reopening of the Strait of
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine, Russia move towards potential peace deal, Bloomberg reports
Ukraine and Russia are moving towards a potential deal to end the war, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing the top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
April 10, 2026
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Interview|World
Fed's Daly says oil shock means getting inflation down takes longer
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said the U.S. economy is fundamentally solid, the labor market has steadied, and monetary policy is in a "good
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Lithium bulls set to gatecrash Chile's copper party
Chile is set to break with precedent and open its annual global copper gathering next week with a day of panels devoted
April 10, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Mali backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Mali supports Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop said on Friday, becoming the latest African country to endorse Rabat's vision for
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
USTR: China involvement in Iran would complicate matters
U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Lufthansa strike disrupts tens of thousands of passengers as City Airlines secures pay deal
Tens of thousands of passengers faced travel disruption across Germany on Friday as cabin crew at Lufthansa and its regional unit Lufthansa CityLine staged a day-long
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Traders keep bets the fed will stay on hold all 2026
Traders on Friday kept bets the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates on hold through the end of 2026 after the Labor Department reported consumer prices surged in March, as
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Friday after March inflation data largely aligned with expectations despite persistent pressures from the Iran war, while investors
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
March inflation report, first to show impact of war, is in line with expectations
U.S. consumer prices rose 3.3% from a year ago in March, data showed, giving investors a first glimpse of the impact on prices of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
April 10, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|World
Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Canada's March employment posts modest increase, jobless rate unchanged
Canada's job growth remained subdued in March while the unemployment rate held steady at 6.7% from the prior month, data showed on Friday, signaling
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|US|World
Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant
Glencore on Friday said it acquired a 45% stake in an aluminium recycling and remelting plant near Charleston, South Carolina, strengthening the London-listed miner's position in
April 10, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes
Hungarians vote in a landmark parliamentary election on Sunday that is being closely watched in the European Union, the United States, Russia and beyond.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Brazil annual inflation accelerates in March on fuel price pressures
Brazil's 12-month inflation rose more than expected in March, official data showed on Friday, driven by higher transportation costs, particularly gasoline prices, amid
April 10, 2026
US|World
Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks
Vice President JD Vance said on Friday he was looking forward to having positive negotiations with Iran as he left for talks in Pakistan with a warning to Tehran not
April 10, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?
The U.S. and Iran are set to hold peace talks in Pakistan, which has been mediating, but remain deeply divided on key issues, even though President Donald Trump has said proposals
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace
Ukrainian officials urged Russia on Friday to extend a ceasefire it announced for Orthodox Easter this weekend and restart talks to end the war, but people on the streets of
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US consumer sentiment dives to a record low in April amid Iran war
U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a record low in early April and consumers anticipated a surge in inflation in the next 12 months, a survey showed on Friday.
April 10, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Lockheed Martin secures $4.7 billion Patriot interceptor missile production contract
Lockheed Martin said on Friday the U.S. government awarded the defense giant a $4.7 billion preliminary contract to continue critical accelerated production of the Patriot
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US factory orders unchanged in February for second straight month
New orders for U.S. factory goods were unchanged for a second straight month in February as weak demand for commercial aircraft offset gains elsewhere.
April 10, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition
Germany's economy minister on Friday proposed higher tax breaks to commuters but dismissed proposals by the government's junior
April 10, 2026
Business|Health|Travel|World
Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global
April 10, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian investigative journalist is placed in pre-trial detention
A Russian court on Friday ordered the detention of Oleg Roldugin, an investigative journalist for independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, following his arrest a day earlier.
April 10, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Outflows from leveraged loan funds jump as investors shun credit risk
U.S. leveraged loan funds are suffering heavy outflows this year as investors grow more cautious about credit risk while broader concerns mount over
April 10, 2026
Business|Finance|Health|Technology|World
Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits
Meta Platforms said on Thursday it is pulling ads from Facebook and Instagram aimed at recruiting new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability
Florida residents have paid significantly more than the nationwide average for gasoline and diesel in recent weeks as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky
NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers
April 10, 2026
Crime|Finance|Political|World
How many people have been killed in the Iran war?
Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on February 28
March 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime
The Brazilian government on Friday announced a joint initiative with the U.S. to combat organized crime, involving the integration of data from Brazil's
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict
Mykola Maliienko, who farms the rich, black soil of central Ukraine and exports crops
April 10, 2026
Crime|Europe|Travel|World
UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing
British police have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died while attempting to cross the Channel from France to Britain on a
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
STOXX 600 gains for a third week with focus on Middle East peace talks
European equities edged higher on Friday, notching up a third straight week of gains as cautious optimism ahead of U.S.-Iran weekend talks
April 10, 2026
Economy|Finance|World
Polls in Hungary and Peru next in key election year for world markets
Voters in Hungary could deliver a boon to bond investors, while
April 10, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Djibouti's Guelleh expected to win sixth term after age limits lifted
East Africa's Djibouti is set to vote for a president on Friday, with incumbent Ismael Omar Guelleh expected to extend his 27-year rule after parliament removed age limits that
April 10, 2026
Political|US|World
Iran wanted to negotiate with Vance. They got their wish
When JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for talks on Saturday with Iranian officials, it will fulfill a wish
April 10, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows
Hungary's centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, a poll published by newspaper Nepszava
April 10, 2026
Political|World
New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon a day after historic talks in Washington
Israeli strikes have again rocked southern Lebanon, highlighting the fragility of diplomatic efforts
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge
When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising prices for energy but also for food, shelter, vehicles, and a host of other
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
U.S. Democrats keep pressure on Trump regulators over 'suspicious' trades
Two Democratic U.S. senators have called on the federal commodities markets watchdog to investigate lucrative recent trading activity on oil markets since March 23
April 11, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
How has Hungary changed during Orban's 16 years in power?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their first closely contested election on April 12 after four consecutive landslide victories since 2010.
April 10, 2026
Economy|World
US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices
U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran led to a record surge in the cost of gasoline and
April 10, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Coordinated Telegram posts push pro-Orban narratives on eve of Hungary vote, research shows
Sophisticated online operators are posting coordinated waves of content in the Telegram messaging app to spread fear about what will
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say
The White House considered but decided against a national televised address by President Donald Trump on Tuesday about his ceasefire
April 11, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|World
Colombia gov't to propose $4.4 billion tax reform to congress, as end of session nears
Colombia's leftist government will propose a $4.39 billion tax reform to congress in the coming days, Finance Minister German Avila said on Friday, though the bill is
April 11, 2026
Crime|Europe|Travel|World
One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera
At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives
South Africa on Friday unveiled a draft national AI policy, seeking public comment on sweeping proposals to regulate and accelerate AI adoption.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Ceasefire sends dollar toward weekly drop with US-Iran talks in focus
The dollar slipped on Friday, putting it on track for its largest weekly drop since January, as investors sold safe-haven assets on the assumption that
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans
Americans are souring on the U.S. economy to a degree never before seen, with the stiffest inflation in four years exacerbating the political risk for
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022
Oil futures settled lower on Friday and posted their biggest weekly decline since 2022 ahead of talks between Iran and the U.S. aimed at securing a
April 10, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World
Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday that she was considering running for president again in 2028
April 10, 2026
Asia|Political|World
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader
China will "absolutely not tolerate" independence for Taiwan, which is the chief culprit in undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait, President Xi Jinping told
April 10, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Colombia raises Ecuador tariffs to 100% as trade tensions escalate
Colombia will raise tariffs on neighboring Ecuador to 100% from 30%, Colombia's trade ministry said on Friday, matching Ecuador's measure from a day earlier amid an
April 11, 2026
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World
Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules
Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit by Massachusetts' attorney general alleging the company designed its Instagram social media platform to addict children,
April 10, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say
U.S.
April 10, 2026
Political|US|World
Why are people talking about the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution?
President Donald Trump's profanity-laced threats to wipe out Iran's civilization have led some Democrats to discuss attempting to remove him from
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Equities mixed, oil dips in cautious trade ahead of US-Iran talks
Equities were mixed on Friday and oil prices dipped as investors anxiously awaited U.S.-Iran talks scheduled for the weekend,
April 10, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea's Kim meets China's foreign minister, calls for stronger ties, KCNA says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met China's foreign minister, state media KCNA said on Saturday.
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
China's top diplomat meets North Korea's Kim, calls for closer coordination
China and North Korea should further enhance communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs, China's foreign minister said in a meeting with
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US trade court challenges Trump's basis for 10% global tariffs
A panel of trade court judges challenged the legality of President Donald Trump's 10% tax on most imports, suggesting a large trade deficit might not
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street creates new credit-default swap index to bet against private credit
S&P Dow Jones Indices is launching a new credit-default swap index linked to the private credit market, giving investors a tool to bet against a sector that has faced turbulence
April 11, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Eric Swider resigns from Trump Media board
Trump Media & Technology Group said on Friday that Eric Swider, a key figure in the company's public listing, had resigned from its board.
April 11, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US Democratic lawmaker Raskin seeks commission to oversee removal of presidents
U.S.
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fitch's outlook cut on Turkey flags growing economic strain
Credit rating agency Fitch revised Turkey's outlook to "stable" from "positive", citing a sharp erosion in foreign exchange reserves due to heavy intervention to support the lira
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'
President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz "open fairly soon" but did not elaborate
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall St ends mixed, notches weekly gains as investors parse Middle East negotiations
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday, with investors pressing pause as they headed into the weekend and kept an eye on ongoing Middle
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Donald Trump's Board of Peace has received only a tiny fraction of the $17 billion pledged for Gaza, preventing the U.S.
April 10, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Iranian delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of 'make-or-break' talks
Iran's negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF retains floor for precautionary balances at SDR 20 billion
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday its executive board has agreed to retain the current floor for precautionary balances, which consist of general and
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World
Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts
Snap Inc., the owner of Snapchat, is cutting about 16% of its global workforce, which means around 1,000 jobs
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Fed asks about US banks' exposure to private credit firms, Bloomberg reports
The Federal Reserve is asking major U.S. banks for details about their exposure to private credit following a surge in redemptions from the funds and a rise in troubled loans in
April 11, 2026
Crime|Technology|US|World
FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico
The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government's use of a high-energy laser
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US DHS calls furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown
The U.S.
April 11, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech
U.S.
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says
The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if a ceasefire announced by U.S.
April 11, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members
April 15, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan spotted Chinese warplanes as Xi met opposition leader in Beijing
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday that it spotted 16 Chinese warplanes operating near the island the previous day, around the same time China's president was
April 11, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US plane carrying team for talks with Iran lands in Islamabad, two Pakistani sources say
A U.S. government plane carrying top U.S. officials landed in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for peace talks with Iran, two Pakistani sources told Reuters.
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus
Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus.
April 11, 2026
Health|Political|World
Iran's new supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds, sources say
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed
April 11, 2026
World
US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon, sanctions
Senior U.S. and Iranian leaders were in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for negotiations to end their six-week-old war,
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will depart to Russia in the coming days and is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin during the visit, Indonesia's foreign
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
What are the main talking points at the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan?
Top U.S. and Iranian officials gathered in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday to hold talks that seek to end their war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ in the Middle
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|World
Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears
After six weeks of a war with Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ that has jolted energy https://
April 11, 2026
World
Iranian source says US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian funds, Washington denies it
A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, but a U.S. official
April 11, 2026
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World
EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act
The European Commission on Friday said it was analysing whether OpenAI's ChatGPT should be considered a large online
April 10, 2026
Economy|Political|Technology|World
Ukraine can play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain says
Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain's armed services minister said, praising its drone technology
April 11, 2026
Environment|Political|World
Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain
Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza have set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona
April 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France's Macron says discussed Iran ceasefire, Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he had discussed the Iran ceasefire https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ talks and the situation in Ukraine https://
April 11, 2026
Crime|World
ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to crack down on networks it says help pregnant women lie
April 11, 2026
Political|World
Pakistani five-star hotel becomes unlikely site for US-Iran talks
The luxury five-star Serena Hotel in Pakistan's capital has become the unlikely venue for peace talks aimed at ending the Iran war https://
April 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices
Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery on Saturday after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel
April 11, 2026
World
Israeli strikes kill seven in Gaza, health officials say
Two Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza on Saturday, killing at least seven people and injuring several others, officials from Gaza's health ministry said.
April 11, 2026
Arts|Business|Political|US|World
Designs unveiled for Trump's proposed 250-foot arch in Washington
Designs were unveiled on Friday for a 250-foot (76-meter) arch in Washington sought by U.S.
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump says empty oil tankers heading to U.S. to load up with oil, gas
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that many tanker ships are en route to the United States to transport oil and gas to other countries.
April 11, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro even in Brazil election second-round, Datafolha poll shows
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have remained statistically tied in a potential runoff in the October general elections, a
April 11, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the U.S.-
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US military 'setting conditions' to clear mines from Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said on Saturday that it had started “setting conditions" for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with two U.S. warships passing through the key
April 11, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Czech, Slovak leaders back ally Orban ahead of Hungary vote
Czech and Slovak leaders backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday on the eve of Hungary's parliamentary election, saying he was the best choice for the country's
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|Technology|World
Chinese investment in Brazil pivots from power dams to ice cream, courting consumers
For Chinese ice cream and beverage chain Mixue, which already has more stores than Starbucks or McDonald's, a cheerful snowman mascot on Sao
April 11, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as the country's ambassador to the United States
April 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Ukraine, Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday in their latest swap, officials from both countries said, as they prepare to start a ceasefire to mark
April 11, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks
Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ on Saturday urged world leaders to end what he called the "madness of war," in an impassioned appeal
April 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports
U.S. intelligence indicates China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, CNN reported late on Friday, citing three people familiar
April 11, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
Police said on Saturday they had arrested 523 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group.
April 11, 2026
Crime|Political|Travel|World
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could
April 12, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US
Costa Rica on Saturday received the first group of migrants from other countries deported from the United States under an agreement signed in March
April 12, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Hungary's Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says the country's president has assured him that his new government could take power in the first week of May
April 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says
The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan said China should abandon its threats and military pressure against Taiwan and talk to the island's leaders as that would avoid
April 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says
Bank of Japan monetary policy could be an option to tame rising prices by boosting the yen, Japan's trade minister said on Sunday, as the central bank weighs raising
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
South Korea close to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, minister says
South Korea is close to securing crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan, the industry minister said on
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7 million bpd after attacks
Saudi Arabia has restored full oil pumping capacity through the East-West pipeline L1N40S100 to about seven million barrels per day, it said on Sunday, days after providing
April 12, 2026
Arts|Business|Food|Political|Travel|World
China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales,
April 12, 2026
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says
Hungarians will write history at an election on Sunday when they choose "between East and West" and the opposition Tisza party will win the vote, party leader Peter
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says
Iran expects to restore most damaged refining and distribution facilities to 70–80% of their pre-attack capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe, top executives say
Chery is looking to expand car production in Europe through partnerships with other automakers allowing it to use existing factories, top executives at the Chinese carmaker
April 12, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying he was seeking greater access for
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty
The Philippines said on Sunday that any decision to pursue oil and gas cooperation with China would be made strictly in line with its constitution and respect its
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF sees global oil shortfall this year and warns Iran war could tip world into recession
IMF sees global oil shortfall this year and warns Iran war could tip world into recession
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Australia PM Albanese to visit Brunei, Malaysia to shore up fuel supply
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia this week, continuing diplomatic efforts to secure fuel supplies from Asian allies after
April 12, 2026
World
Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion
Australia and the U.S. have committed more than A$5 billion ($3.5 billion) to back a range of critical mineral projects, nearly double the amount pledged when the two
April 12, 2026
Business|Education|Science|Technology|World
Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions
At 12 years old, Naia Butler-Craig decided she wanted to be an astronaut. Each time she walked into St.
April 11, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|World
Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92, ending 'extraordinary' journey
India's Asha Bhosle, known for her versatile repertoire and high-energy singing in countless Bollywood movies, has died at the age of 92 in
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US earnings season set to test war-rattled stocks
Investors will seek evidence in the coming week that the U.S. corporate profit engine is humming along, and whether threats to that upbeat business
April 10, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea
The United Nations says at least 250 people including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are either feared dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently
April 15, 2026
Europe|Health|World
Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli
April 12, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on
April 10, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats from Iraqi territory
Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it had summoned Iraq's ambassador over what it described as threats targeting the kingdom and other Gulf states from drones launched from Iraqi
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar jumps as failed US/Iran peace talks spark fresh safe-haven push
The dollar jumped against other major currencies in thin trading late on Sunday, as investors sought the relative safety of the U.S. currency after
April 13, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election
U.S.
April 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected
‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected
April 15, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|World
Hungary's opposition Tisza party leads last Median poll done before Sunday election
Hungary's centre-right Tisza party was projected to win 135 mandates in Hungary's 199-seat parliament, ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, in a poll
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching strait as ceasefire breach
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that any military vessels attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the two-week U.S.
April 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Irish police clear blockades as Dublin acts to soften fuel price blow
Irish police on Sunday cleared tractors and trucks that had been blocking traffic and blockading oil infrastructure across the country during a wave of
April 12, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Djibouti president wins election with 97.8% of vote, state media says
Djibouti's President Ismael Omar Guelleh nL8N3W50Q9 has won re-election with 97.8% of the vote, state-owned Radio Television Djibouti said on Saturday, handing him a
April 11, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|World
Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away
Dearborn, Michigan, home to the nation's largest Arab American community, is grappling with ongoing crises
April 15, 2026
Business|Crime|World
Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief
Israel approved the appointment of Roman Gofman as the new Mossad intelligence agency head, a statement from the Israeli prime minister's office said on Sunday.
April 13, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Reactions to PM Orban's likely defeat in Hungary's election
Hungary's opposition centre-right Tisza party appeared on track to win Sunday's national election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/, partial results
April 13, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US military to block ships from Iranian ports after talks yield no agreement
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S.
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|US|World
US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports
The U.S.
April 13, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|US|World
Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital
Officials say crashes involving about 70 vehicles have bottlenecked a section of a snowy Colorado highway and sent eight people to the hospital
April 15, 2026
Americas|Election|Finance|Political|World
Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential vote with 16.6%, shows early exit poll from Ipsos Peru
Right-leaning candidate Keiko Fujimori is leading Peru's presidential vote with 16.6%, an early exit poll by Ipsos Peru showed on Sunday.
April 13, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election
When Peter Magyar was a child, he taped a photo of Viktor Orban nL8N3ZL0R8, then an anti-Communist firebrand, on his bedroom wall, thrilled by Hungary's
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a key opponent of European Union efforts to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion, lost power after 16 years on Sunday
April 13, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US lawmaker Swalwell suspends California governor campaign after sexual assault allegations
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell said on Sunday he is suspending his campaign for California governor as he deals with sexual assault allegations.
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary opposition's landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties
Peter Magyar's landslide victory in Sunday's Hungarian election has handed his centre-right Tisza party a sweeping mandate that
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say
The sharp hit to global oil production from the Iran war is poised to flip the oil market into a supply deficit this year, analysts say, a huge
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Spanish premier Sanchez heads for fourth China visit, risks annoying Trump
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins his fourth visit to China in as many years on Monday, underlining his determination to steer an independent course that has
April 13, 2026
Americas|Election|Political|World
Businessman Rafael Lopez Aliaga leads Peru's presidential vote with 23.4%, official count shows
Right-leaning candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is leading Peru's presidential race with 23.4% of the votes, early results of the official vote count showed Sunday.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Third Point won't run proxy fight at CoStar, exits position, letter says
Billionaire investor Daniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point will not pursue a proxy fight at real estate data company CoStar Group and sold its
April 11, 2026
Africa|Political|Travel|World
Taiwan president to visit Eswatini, last diplomatic ally in Africa
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Eswatini next week, his office said on Monday, the island's last remaining diplomatic ally in Africa.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bank of Korea governor nominee vows to respond to excessive won weakness
The Bank of Korea's governor nominee said it would be necessary to respond properly if the won fell excessively, in written remarks he submitted on Monday to parliament
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Protracted Iran war narrows BOJ's rate hike options
Once seen as a strong possibility, a Bank of Japan rate hike in April is turning into a fainter prospect as fading hopes of an end to the Middle East
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand
TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, will likely notch up a fourth consecutive quarter of
April 13, 2026
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World
US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
U.S.
April 13, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Political|Travel|World
Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
Haiti declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and
April 13, 2026
Asia|Economy|Election|Political|World
Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says
Taiwan's engagement with China on looser controls proposed by Beijing for trade and tourism should be led by the government rather than private party-to-party contacts, a
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Markets falling out of love with Italian debt as Meloni's problems mount
Italy's economic vulnerabilities are being laid bare by war in the Middle East, with Rome's heavy reliance on imported energy and the threat of rising
April 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil surges on US blockade of Iran
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks
April 13, 2026
Crime|Health|Science|Technology|World
Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism
People who show violent extremist tendencies on ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms could be directed in the future to human and chatbot‑based
April 02, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the leaders
April 13, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win
Benin's finance minister Romuald Wadagni was expected to coast to victory in a presidential election on Sunday, buoyed by strong economic growth and the absence of a
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost
Sanoj Weeratunge thought this would finally be the year his tour firm put Sri Lanka's spate of crises
April 10, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Slovakia's Fico ready to cooperate with Hungary's new prime minister
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated Hungary's incoming leader, Peter Magyar, on Monday, offering "intensive cooperation", while expressing gratitude to outgoing Prime
April 13, 2026
Election|World
Hungary's conservative icon Orban defeated by centre-right opposition
Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party in Sunday's national election
April 12, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine accused each other L1N40U064 on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire L1N40S124 in their four-year war, reporting more than a thousand drone
April 12, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|World
US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says
Indonesia and the United States are discussing a proposal to give U.S. military aircraft access over Indonesian
April 13, 2026
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say
Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report
April 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|Political|US|World
Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO, sources say
Chinese AI agent StepFun is unwinding its offshore incorporation structure to pave the way for a planned Hong Kong initial public offering, three sources said, as
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends
The Middle East war will dominate global finance officials' talks this week in Washington, but World Bank President Ajay Banga is sounding the alarm
April 13, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule
Hungary's election shows that Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after the center-right Tisza
April 13, 2026
World
Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral
Wrapped in bloodied bandages, Aline Saeed, seven, barely survived the Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon last week.
April 12, 2026
Asia|Political|World
US, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year
The United States and Australia joined the Philippines for their second joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea this year, amid tensions with China in the disputed
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China poised for Q1 GDP growth rebound but Iran war dims 2026 outlook: Reuters poll
China's economy likely regained some momentum in the first quarter on solid exports, but growth is expected to cool over the rest of 2026 as the Middle East
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom
China's export engine likely slowed in March as
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Traders see clear path to higher-for-longer ECB rates
Money market traders expect the European Central Bank to lean hawkish, keeping rates higher for longer and offering little prospect of easing even in the medium
April 13, 2026
Political|US|World
Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households
Gonzalo Martinez, a 37-year-old teacher, hopes that one day when he opens his bank account, he'll have no more debt looming over him.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America
Volkswagen's premium brand Audi on Monday said its first-quarter deliveries fell 6.1%, weighed down by weaker demand in China and North America.
April 13, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|World
Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it, poll says
Nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose the Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ ceasefire but the public is divided over whether Israel should respect
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait
April 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he hoped two former Polish ministers who were granted political asylum in Hungary would be sent home to face justice
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Japan panel members urge multi-year budget framework for critical investments
Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel proposed a new multi-year budget framework on Monday to ensure stable funding for
April 13, 2026
Africa|Political|Travel|World
Cameroon separatists declare three-day ceasefire for papal visit
A separatist alliance in Cameroon's English-speaking regions said it would observe a three-day "safe travel passage" later this week to allow
April 13, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations
Ghana said France was open to having discussions with a coalition of countries that are calling for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting
April 13, 2026
Economy|World
ASEAN foreign ministers urge US and Iran to push for permanent resolution
ASEAN foreign ministers called on Monday for the United States and Iran to continue negotiating a permanent end to their conflict, and to implement the ceasefire fully and
April 13, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US|World
Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell
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April 12, 2026
Political|World
South Korean president's Holocaust remarks spark outcry from Israel and controversy at home
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sparked a diplomatic row with Israel and criticism at home after comparing Israeli military actions against
April 13, 2026
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World
Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count
Polling station delays and early uncertainty over the runoff contenders marked Peru’s general election on Sunday, as voters chose a new
April 12, 2026
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Hedge funds rush into bullish stocks bets ahead of weekend US-Iran talks, Goldman note says
Hedge funds last week piled into bets that stocks would rise, on expectations of a ceasefire in Iran, said two Goldman Sachs client notes on Saturday and
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz
Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel
April 13, 2026
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz
Turkey's foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran or the United States proposing any new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and said he saw
April 13, 2026
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Morgan Stanley maintains oil price forecasts and predicts slow recovery in supply
Morgan Stanley left its Brent crude oil price forecasts unchanged on Monday, at $110 a barrel for the second quarter of 2026 and $100 a barrel in the third quarter, falling to $80
April 13, 2026
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Blockade takes its toll
By Mike Dolan April 13 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan https://www.reuters.com/authors/mike-dolan/, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices zoomed back above
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
China March new loans jumps less than expected, no sign of fresh policy easing
New bank lending in China jumped less than expected in March, while broad money and financing growth remained sufficient to support
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ highlights market volatility, economic hit from Middle East conflict
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday uncertainty over the Middle East conflict was keeping markets unstable and could hurt factory output,
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.
April 13, 2026
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China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint
China said a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would go against the international community's interests and urged calm and restraint by all sides.
April 13, 2026
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Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says
Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok need to take action to stop young users wasting hours mindlessly scrolling never-ending videos, British Prime Minister
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks
Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks
April 13, 2026
Political|US|World
Pope Leo says he is not afraid of Trump after president's broadside
U.S.
April 13, 2026
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ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says
Any European Central Bank rate rise will depend on how a war-fuelled surge in the cost of crude oil and some chemicals impacts other prices, ECB Vice President Luis de
April 13, 2026
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Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US
Volkswagen reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German automaker.
April 13, 2026
Business|Environment|MidEast|World
Diplomatic push underway on Hormuz fertiliser proposal, UN says, as shortages bite
A diplomatic push is under way on a U.N.-led proposal to ensure safe passage for fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.N. said on
April 13, 2026
World
Pope Leo criticizes 'neocolonial' powers hours after Trump attack
Pope Leo criticized violations of international law by 'neocolonial' world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during an Africa tour, hours after U.S.
April 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb
Fifteen years after far-right fanatic Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb damaging much of Norway's government quarters, the prime minister and his
April 13, 2026
Africa|Europe|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism
Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ blasted violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during
April 13, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World
Southport girls' murders should have been prevented, UK inquiry says
The murders of three young girls nL5N3OJ0WI at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Britain in 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Hormuz strait
Indian tankers that have transited through the Strait of Hormuz did not pay tolls to Iran, Tehran’s ambassador to New Delhi said on Monday, after U.S.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Baker Hughes to sell Waygate unit to Hexagon for about $1.45 billion
Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its unit, Waygate Technologies, to Sweden-based Hexagon for about $1.45 billion in cash, as the
April 13, 2026
Asia|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising
April 13 - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary's election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ as "a victory for fundamental freedoms", and compared the ousting of
April 13, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Nigerian airstrike at village market is latest in which civilians have been killed
A Nigerian airstrike at a village market in which more than 200 people are feared dead is the latest incident in which the military has hit civilian targets while pursuing
April 13, 2026
Economy|Finance|World
Argentina's inflation to cool less than expected, still on track for 9-year low in 2026: Reuters poll
Argentina's consumer price inflation is set to cool this year by less than previously expected even as economic growth expectations have remained
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
OPEC lowers second-quarter global oil demand forecast on Iran war
OPEC on Monday lowered its forecast for world oil demand in the second quarter by 500,000 barrels per day, the producer group's monthly oil report showed in
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Wall St subdued at open as failed US-Iran talks unsettle investors
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to deliver a deal nL6N40V09S to end the war, threatening a nascent recovery
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
India's inflation rises modestly in March, but Mideast war risks loom
India's retail inflation rose modestly to 3.4% in March, government data showed on Monday, amid worries that a prolonged
April 13, 2026
World
Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll
The Philippines discovered cyanide on Chinese boats operating around a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, security officials from the country said on Monday.
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Strait of Hormuz situation is an argument for strong international maritime coalition, EU's Kallas says
European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a clear point in favour of a "strong international
April 13, 2026
Europe|World
Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era
Budapest turned into a party zone well into the early hours on Monday with people dancing outside pubs and cars honking as supporters of the opposition Tisza party
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope
U.S.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China
Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
No signs of major default cycle in private credit, Ares CEO says
Private credit defaults are relatively contained, with most of the stress in the sector being liquidity- and rate-driven, the head of Ares Management Corp
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies
Hungary’s election-winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he would need to hold talks with the leadership of oil company MOL, adding that ensuring fuel security would be
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings
European shares slipped on Wednesday as the evolving situation in the Middle East kept investors cautious, while they also assessed a range of
April 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint
Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US
Chinese officials have held initial talks with providers of equipment to make solar panels as they consider limiting exports of the most advanced technology
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar to discuss a Russian vessel carrying what he described as grain stolen from Ukraine
April 15, 2026
Africa|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion)
April 15, 2026
Europe|Political|World
US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court
Two U.S. families have gone to Italy's highest court to challenge a law limiting citizenship claims to Italian descendants removed by more than two generations
April 14, 2026
Africa|Travel|World
Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent
Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ leaves
April 09, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|World
UK to probe Paramount-Warner Bros deal in coming weeks, competition watchdog says
Britain's antitrust watchdog is expected to launch an investigation into Paramount Skydance's planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery in "the coming weeks," a
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts
Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy
April 13, 2026
Asia|Political|World
China calls US-Iran ceasefire 'very fragile', urges unified opposition to escalation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said the current ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is "very fragile" and urged the global community to "unequivocally oppose
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU
Ukraine welcomed with relief on Monday the defeat
April 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business
Venezuela's https://www.reuters.com/world/venezuela/ effort to attract foreign investors to develop its gold, iron and
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets
Euro zone government bond yields edged up towards recent peaks on Monday after the U.S. and Iran failed to secure a deal to end the war https:/
April 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views
Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings
Global financial policy makers gather in Washington for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings this week against the backdrop of yet another
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment
European shares dipped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown nL6N40V09S of
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US existing home sales hit nine-month low in March, rising mortgage rates cloud outlook
U.S. existing home sales fell to a nine-month low in March amid tight inventory and growing concerns over the labor market, and a recent increase in
April 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor
Russian hardliners cast Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary as a serious blow that would unlock EU funds for Ukraine to fight
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade
NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in U.S.
April 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World
Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia
Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister
April 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|World
LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival
French luxury giant LVMH said the Iran war shaved at least 1% off its total group sales in the last quarter due to lower spending in the Gulf region, and
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|Health|World
JBS reaches deal with US meatpacking workers who went on strike
JBS employees ratified a two-year labor agreement with the world's largest meatpacker after a three-week strike disrupted operations at a massive
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Middle East war drives up Codelco copper costs in Chile
Price surges due to the Middle East war have raised costs for the world's top-producing copper miner Codelco, yet the Chilean state-run firm is still
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down
Oil prices climbed about 4% on Monday after the U.S. military began a blockade nL6N40V09S of ships leaving Iran's ports, drawing threatened retaliation
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US details bounds of Hormuz blockade as at least two ships turn around
The U.S. military on Monday detailed the boundaries of its Strait of Hormuz blockade, saying it would extend east to the
April 13, 2026
Business|Political|World
US judge throws out Trump's defamation case against Wall Street Journal
A federal judge on Monday dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-sues-wall-street-journal-over-epstein-
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Middle East war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says
Higher oil prices caused by the war in the Middle East https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ could raise inflation rates in Ukraine by
April 14, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping
A Minnesota county is investigating an arrest by federal agents who allegedly broke into a St.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
FedEx CFO John Dietrich to step down
FedEx said on Monday Chief Financial Officer John Dietrich would step down, effective June 1, after the parcel firm completes the spinoff of FedEx Freight into a publicly traded
April 14, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in the United States
Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by ICE in the United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump nominates Pimco executive Erin Browne to lead international affairs at Treasury department
U.S.
April 14, 2026
Political|US|World
US agrees to restore Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall Monument
The Trump administration has agreed to restore a large rainbow Pride flag to New York’s Stonewall National Monument, reversing its decision to remove
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
April 15, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Magyar targets mid-May cabinet formation, outlines key reforms
Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday his cabinet could be sworn in by mid-May and take quick
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
French inflation rises to 2.0% in March
Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in March, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, slightly above analysts' expectations and a preliminary reading of a 1.9%
April 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Oil prices edge up as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
Oil prices edged up about 1% on Wednesday as the market focused more on Middle East supply disruptions than on comments by U.S.
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says
Russia is ready to increase energy supplies to China ahead of an expected visit by President Vladimir Putin, Russian news agencies quoted Foreign Minister Sergei
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities
India's foreign exchange restrictions have made it costlier and more complex for overseas investors to hedge against
April 15, 2026
Crime|Health|World
Sixteen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says
At least 16 immigrants have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody from January 2026 through early April, according to ICE.
March 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher
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April 11, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Opposition candidate concedes defeat to Wadagni in Benin presidential race
The sole opposition candidate in Benin's presidential election, Paul Hounkpe, has conceded defeat to Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni following the vote in the West
April 13, 2026
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World
Britney Spears enters rehab after arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence
Britney Spears voluntarily checked into rehab on Sunday following her March arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, a representative
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BlackRock upgrades US stocks on resilient earnings, contained Middle East risks
BlackRock Investment Institute upgraded U.S. equities on Monday, joining other Wall Street brokerages in arguing that resilient corporate earnings, particularly in the technology
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%
France's economy grew marginally faster in the first quarter as some businesses rushed to place orders ahead of expected price rises following the outbreak of war in the
April 14, 2026
Finance|Political|World
Hezbollah chief urges Lebanese government to cancel Washington talks with Israel
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Monday called on the Lebanese government to cancel a Tuesday meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington, describing
April 14, 2026
World
Trump says Iranian 'fast-attack' ships that come close to US 'blockade' will be eliminated
President Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/ warned on Monday that any Iranian "fast-attack" ships that go near a U.S. maritime "blockade" on
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US IPO hopefuls forge ahead with listing plans amid market swings
A slew of companies across sectors, from biotech to real estate investment trust, launched IPO roadshows on Monday, as issuers
April 13, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
France's Macron holds talks with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted talks on Monday in Paris with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nobel-peace-
April 13, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon 'gravely concerning'
The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was deeply
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar fades as oil retreats from highs with US blockade in effect
The dollar eased from earlier highs on Monday and was on pace for a sixth straight daily decline after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran broke
April 13, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says Iran wants to make a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to make a deal and that he will not come to any agreement that allows Tehran to have a nuclear weapon.
April 13, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks
Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump orders DoorDash to White House, trying to sell his tip tax cut
President Donald Trump had McDonald's food delivered to the Oval Office on Monday in a bid to promote his lowering of taxes on tips, and handed the driver what
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Financial Stability Board chair warns of stability "triple whammy" as funding conditions tighten
The global financial system has so far absorbed the economic shock caused by the Iran war, partly thanks to post-2008 crisis reforms, but rising funding costs may
April 14, 2026
World
Israeli airstrikes kill four in Gaza following new ceasefire talks
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, as mediators met leaders
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Goldman Sachs beats profit estimates, weak fixed income trading drags down shares
Goldman Sachs beat expectations for quarterly profit on Monday, driven by strength in dealmaking and equities trading, but the U.S.
April 13, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Anthropic talking to the Trump administration about its next AI model, co-founder says
Anthropic is discussing its frontier AI model Mythos with the Trump administration, the firm's co-founder said on Monday, even after the Pentagon cut off business with
April 14, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context
Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street indexes gain as investors hold out hope for US-Iran resolution
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite indexes rallied more than 1% on Monday as investors appeared
April 13, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked deporting pro-Palestinian students
U.S.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Chevron agrees to asset swap in Venezuela to focus on heavy oil projects
Chevron signed two key agreements on Monday to expand operations at Venezuela's vast Orinoco Belt, including
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March
High petrol prices in Europe steered car buyers towards EVs in a record-beating March, and led to the first month of global EV sales growth this year, data by
April 14, 2026
Crime|Technology|US|World
Man charged after Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home
A Texas man was charged with hurling a Molotov cocktail nL4N40T1GB at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and attempting to set fire to the AI firm's headquarters.
April 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Singapore Q1 GDP up 4.6% y/y, preliminary data shows, below expectations
Singapore's economy grew by 4.6% in the first quarter from a year earlier, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
United CEO Kirby raised potential tie-up with American in Trump meeting
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised the potential of merging with American Airlines in a meeting with U.S.
April 14, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Colombia's Petro walks back 100% tariffs on Ecuadorean goods
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday said his country would not impose 100% tariffs on imports from Ecuador, reversing an announcement nL1N40T0UH made last week by
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Singapore tightens monetary policy as Iran war fuels inflation risks
Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday, flagging the risk that an Iran war-fuelled energy shock
April 14, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer
North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says
A prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global agrifood catastrophe by disrupting fertiliser and energy exports, driving up food prices and squeezing crop
April 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
Police fire tear gas as workers' protest in India's Noida turns violent
Police lobbed tear gas shells and used "minimum force" on Monday to quell a factory workers' protest in the Indian national capital's suburb of
April 13, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation
The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to
April 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|Health|Sports|World
New trial over soccer legend Maradona's death begins in Argentina
A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
The U.S. military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world's
April 13, 2026
Entertainment|Technology|World
Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo
U.S.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Seeking shelter from war and stagflation? Take a look at China's bond market
Investors are scooping up Chinese debt, which has stood tall in sliding bond markets globally, betting that China's low
April 14, 2026
Political|World
Israel and Lebanon are holding talks. What do we know?
Israeli and Lebanese envoys will meet for U.S.-mediated talks in Washington on Tuesday as U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2
Japan's imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as President Donald
April 15, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Trump tells ABC News reporter he was not concerned about Orban's loss in Hungary
U.S.
April 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows
Russia-linked hackers broke into more than 170 email accounts belonging to prosecutors and investigators across Ukraine during the last several
April 15, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations
China and Russia must trust and support each other, deepen cooperation and defend each other's interests, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, assuring Moscow of
April 15, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Former military chief to take over as Philippine National Security Adviser
Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano has resigned due to health reasons, a Palace official said on Wednesday, and will be replaced by former military chief
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Stellantis first-quarter shipments up 12% year-on-year
Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis said on Wednesday its global shipments rose 12% year-on-year in the first quarter to an estimated 1.4 million vehicles, consolidating a
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances
Japanese companies whose output is dependent on naphtha or naphtha-based products are halting orders or slashing production
April 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Opinion|Science|Technology|Travel|World
As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
April 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
China's largest trade fair opens as export growth slows
China's largest trade fair, held twice a year, opened on Wednesday in the southern city of Guangzhou, where more than 32,000 exhibitors are showcasing products over an
April 15, 2026
Science|Technology|World
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity
North Korea has made "very serious" advances in its abilities to turn out nuclear weapons, with the probable addition of a new uranium
April 15, 2026
World
Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka
Over 200 Iranian crew members from two warships who were rescued by Sri Lanka have been sent back to their homeland, a top official said on Wednesday.
April 15, 2026
Education|Europe|Political|World
Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West
When anti-government protests began in Georgia in late 2024, Luka Mishveladze started sleeping on the floor at his university building to be closer
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BlackRock urges investors to spread hedge fund bets amid market swings
BlackRock's hedge fund team is urging investors to spread their exposure across multiple hedge fund strategies, as AI-related and geopolitical disruption
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Wall Street rallies, oil stays higher as investors hope for US-Iran resolution
Wall Street stocks rose and oil retreated from highs above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. said it continued to engage with Tehran to make a deal even
April 13, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
RBA's Hauser not sure interest rates are at the right level to tame inflation
A top Australian central banker said on Monday he was not confident that interest rates were at the right level to tame inflation, but policymakers would now also need to monitor
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Australian consumer sentiment slumps on Iran war worries
Australia's consumer sentiment slumped in April to its lowest in more than two years, a survey showed on Tuesday, as consumers seem to be unnerved by the impacts of the
April 14, 2026
Americas|Crime|Travel|World
Bahamas police release Michigan man after his wife vanishes at sea
A 59-year-old Michigan man was released by police following the disappearance of his wife while sailing in The Bahamas, Bahamian Police Commissioner
April 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Bank of Korea governor nominee positive about won-denominated stablecoins
The nominee to become the Bank of Korea's governor agreed to introduce won-denominated stablecoins, saying they would play a role in the currency ecosystem of the future,
April 14, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war
Australia's business and consumer confidence crashed as the Iran war unleashed a global oil shock that may tip the local economy into a recession, surveys
April 14, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Amazon nears deal to buy Globalstar, Bloomberg News reports
Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire satellite telecom group Globalstar, a deal that would bolster the tech major's push to build its own satellite operation, Bloomberg News
April 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel
Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an
April 14, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Trump nominates former lawmaker Michelle Steel as US ambassador to South Korea
U.S.
April 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan finance minister asks trade minister to avoid remarks on BOJ policy
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had told the trade minister to avoid commenting on the Bank of Japan's
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|Science|World
GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data
British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early
April 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Korean AI chip startup DeepX prepares public share offering
South Korean AI chip startup DeepX said on Tuesday it is preparing to list its shares domestically, adding the firm is open to a possible U.S. listing after that.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports
The Federal Reserve should "wait and see" before deciding whether to lower interest rates amid the war in Iran, U.S.
April 14, 2026
Political|US|World
US Representative Swalwell to quit Congress following sexual misconduct allegations
U.S.
April 14, 2026
World
Fingers crossed for a resolution
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The U.S. military's blockade nL6N40V09S of Iran's ports has begun, creating more bad news nL4N40W08K for global oil supply, but
April 14, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks
After a sleepless and at times tense night in Islamabad, Iranian and U.S.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|World
US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy
U.S. officials who met leaders of France's far-right National Rally were underwhelmed by their economic plans, two diplomatic sources said, in a blow
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ANZ expects Brent crude to end 2026 at $88/barrel on Middle East supply losses
ANZ said on Tuesday it expects Brent crude to trade above $90 per barrel in 2026 before ending the year at $88 due to a loss of supply from the Middle East conflict.
March 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027
South Korea will begin construction of a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong in August next year, the presidential Blue House said on
April 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
China's export engine stutters as Iran war chills global demand
China's export engine slowed sharply in March as war in the Middle East triggered shocks to energy and transportation costs, hurting global demand and
April 14, 2026
Business|Election|Political|World
Counting continues in Peru election, runoff with Fujimori likely
Peru’s presidential race remained wide open on Monday, with roughly half the ballots still uncounted after a second day of extended
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says
Iranian oil sales in recent weeks have been favourable and part of the revenue will be allocated to repairing damage to industry caused by wartime attacks, Iran's oil
April 14, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World
Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran
The United States made a lot of progress in talks with Iran, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier on Monday.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Australia Inc starts to feel Iran war fallout, raising stagflation risk
Australia's corporates are starting to count the cost of the war in the Middle East, with profit warnings from two top companies and a crash in business
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise their financial outlooks.
March 10, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace
The international rule of law must be upheld for peace and stability to prevail in the Middle East, China's President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, in a rebuke
April 14, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Political|World
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack
Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt
The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-
April 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Senior Russian commander killed in March air crash, official says
(Corrects April 6 story, paragraph 2, to show Otroshchenko was commander of the Mixed Air Force Corps of the Northern Fleet, not commander of the 45th Army of the Northern Fleet's Air Force and Air
April 06, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral ties.
April 14, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas
Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas
April 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil
The Philippines' Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin on Tuesday said the country has asked the United States to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products
April 14, 2026
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World
Philippines, US military drills underscore Washington's defence commitment, US official says
The latest round of military drills involving the Philippines, the United States and several partner nations will underscore Washington's "ironclad"
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Citigroup upgrades US equities as tech strength and earnings outlook soothe Mideast war woes
Citigroup has turned bullish on U.S. equities, joining a flurry of brokerages betting on resilient corporate earnings, attractive valuations following recent pullbacks, and the
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched the potential for merging with American Airlines in a meeting nFWN40W13A
April 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea
Mingling with power brokers at centenary celebrations of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, 2021, a beaming Hui Ka Yan betrayed no sign of the pressure
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order
Europe and China must forge closer ties to counter threats to multilateralism, Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday after meeting Chinese
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
China finance ministry to meet underwriters on special treasury bond issuance plan
China's finance ministry will meet government bond underwriters on Thursday, and the agenda is expected to cover this year's issuance of ultra-long special treasury
April 14, 2026
Political|World
US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, multiple sources say
Negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Pakistan later this week to resume negotiations to end the war in the Gulf
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Nissan to trim global car lineup, boost use of AI driving tech
Nissan Motor plans to streamline its global automobile lineup by shedding low-performing models and deploy artificial intelligence driving technology
April 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs
HSBC's head of banking in Europe and the Americas Gerry Keefe has resigned, becoming the latest senior banker to depart since the bank's global overhaul
April 14, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|World
No discussions between Qatar and Iran over payment of funds to stop Iranian attacks, Qatari official says
There have been no discussions between Qatar and Iran over the payment of funds to stop Iranian attacks on Qatar and any suggestions that such discussions took place are
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war
The U.S. blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but
April 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office
Prosecutors from U.S.
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Incoming Bank of Korea chief signals potential for hawkish shift amid surging import costs
Incoming Bank of Korea Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song on Wednesday signaled the potential for tighter monetary policy, stating the central bank must respond if supply-side
April 15, 2026
Health|Sports|Travel|World
Britain's Prince Harry speaks of struggles of fatherhood on Australia tour
Britain's Prince Harry spoke on Wednesday of the struggles of early fatherhood, as he visited a Melbourne football club on the second day of his tour of
April 15, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US|World
White House favors former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC
The White House is considering nominating former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz to run the Centers for Disease Control
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Japan's decade-long march towards arms exports
Japan has spent the past decade steadily dismantling some of the world's toughest arms export restrictions as it steps back from the postwar
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
UBS CEO Ermotti may stay late into 2027 due to new rules, succession gap, sources say
Sergio Ermotti could stay as CEO well into the second half of 2027 to steer UBS through a regulatory overhaul and give the board more time
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Uber commits $10 billion to robotaxis in strategy shift, FT says
Uber has committed more than $10 billion to buying thousands of autonomous vehicles and taking stakes in their developers, breaking from its asset-light "gig economy" business
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Travel|World
Luxury brands book sales drop as Mideast war takes toll on airport shopping
From DFS to Avolta, duty-free stores selling premium perfumes and spirits to big spenders are feeling the
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Stocks rise, blockade holds, talks may resume
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are nudging higher with fresh record highs within view, after U.S.
April 15, 2026
Crime|World
They scour the Mexican cartel lands for the missing — and for closure
The Guerreros Buscadores and dozens of other groups in Mexico scour the country for people who are missing
April 15, 2026
Business|Environment|Travel|World
Delta Air Lines scales back sustainable fuel and net-zero targets, Bloomberg News Reports
Delta Air Lines quietly removed two key environmental targets from its sustainability webpage late last week, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
UK's Reeves 'frustrated and angry' over US Iran war strategy, Mirror reports
British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday she was "very frustrated and angry" over what she said was the United States' failure to have a clear exit plan or
April 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states
The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds
Hungarian election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ winner Peter Magyar nL8N40V06U promised on
April 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin says it is glad Hungary's Magyar seems ready for 'pragmatic dialogue' with Russia
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was pleased that Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar seemed ready for pragmatic dialogue with Russia and would base its own
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs
Italy was the only major EU country whose exports to the United States grew last year despite Donald Trump's tariffs.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US small business sentiment falls to 11-month low in March
U.S. small-business sentiment dropped to an 11-month low in March as a surge in oil prices because of the war in Iran overshadowed the benefits from low taxes, a
April 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say
Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Izmail port in the southern Odesa region and struck two civilian foreign-flagged vessels overnight and early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said
April 14, 2026
Africa|Arts|Crime|Political|World
Nigeria police arrest 33-member gang over Kwara church abductions
Nigerian police have arrested a 33-member gang over a November attack in which 38 people were abducted from a church in central Kwara state, police said on
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war
The World Steel Association on Tuesday cut its forecast for global crude steel demand this year, partly due to the Iran war slashing consumption in the
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
War-weary markets filter out noise
By Mike Dolan April 14 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are clinging to hopes that there will be an eventual breakthrough in
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source
Diplomatic meetings led by France and Britain this week to discuss a potential future multinational mission will be structured around a series of working groups, ranging
April 14, 2026
Health|Science|World
Mail-order dominates US abortion pill dispensing
U.S. pharmacies are largely filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone via mail-order in states permitting telehealth access to the
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth
BMW reported a 3.5% drop in global deliveries for the first three months of 2026 on Tuesday, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German premium carmaker's sales.
April 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|World
Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe
Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Tuesday it had successfully repatriated four high-value pieces of artwork, including a 1961 Pablo Picasso print, recovered in
April 14, 2026
Africa|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars
Pope Leo paid homage to his spiritual roots on Tuesday, travelling to the ancient birthplace in Algeria of St.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|World
LVMH shares fall after Iran war hits first-quarter sales
Shares in French luxury goods group LVMH fell as much as 3% on Tuesday after first-quarter sales were hit as the war in Iran dented spending by Middle Eastern
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines
Air travel's worst crisis in years lurched deeper on Tuesday as Qantas Airways warned of spiralling costs,
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF expects pace of Japan's interest rate hikes to speed up slightly
The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it expected the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates gradually, but at a slightly faster pace than projected six
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says
Euro zone growth will slow this year and inflation surge, forcing the European Central Bank to lift interest rates, even if the economic disruptions caused by the Iran
April 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions
The sun is setting in Pálpite, a small town on the edge of Cuba's vast Zapata Swamp, when suddenly the road swarms with activity.
April 14, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite
The Kremlin told Russians on Tuesday that mobile internet shutdowns that have disrupted the lives of millions are
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
War is over for Wall Street: stocks, dollar and fear index unwind moves
As the conflict in the Middle East edges towards its eighth week, financial markets are starting to diverge.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post.
April 14, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S.
April 14, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US appeals court shields Trump officials from probe over deportation flights
In a victory for Donald Trump, a U.S. appeals court on Tuesday blocked a judge from conducting an investigation into whether the Republican president's administration
April 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S.
April 14, 2026
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea says Israel accepts explanation, dispute over President Lee's comments resolved
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday a high-level Israeli offical said it accepted Seoul's explanation of President Lee Jae Myung's social media
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
A shipment of Austrian timber and its tortuous new route to Qatar
Until the Iran war, shipments of Austrian spruce timber to Qatar, where the wood is used to support concrete and make
April 15, 2026
Political|World
Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war
The Iran war was meant to deliver a defining victory over Tehran that would secure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's place in
April 14, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World
Kanye West postpones show in France amid criticism over past remarks
U.S. rapper Kanye West said he was postponing his show in Marseille, France, in a fresh disruption to a tour that has drawn opposition from critics over his
April 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|World
Sanctioned China tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit
The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the day before
April 15, 2026
World
As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds
Vice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trump’s aggression in Iran and play down the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister
Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday he had appointed his predecessor Mute Egede as foreign minister
April 14, 2026
Health|World
Aid groups use land routes to deliver humanitarian relief to Iran
International humanitarian groups said on Tuesday they had sent emergency relief through overland routes to Iran, some of their first deliveries of aid since U.S.-Israeli
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|World
IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation
The International Monetary Fund cut Germany's growth forecasts for this year and next on Tuesday, in its largest downgrade among big euro zone economies,
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
IMF's Middle East war scenarios on global growth: weaker, worse and really bad
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday issued three scenarios for the global GDP growth path in 2026 and 2027 amid massive uncertainty over the war in the Middle East, with
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices
The International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecast for Turkey to 3.4% from 4.2% for this year, citing weaker-than-expected activity in 2025 and the drag from
April 14, 2026
Crime|Education|World
Former student opens fire in school in Turkey, wounding 16, governor says
A teenager opened fire at a high school in Turkey's southeastern province of Sanliurfa on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people including students and teachers
April 14, 2026
Travel|World
Airlines cancel flights amid Middle East conflict
Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many people unable to fly as planned to destinations after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs,
February 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets
The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries.
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall St opens higher as Mideast de-escalation hopes lift sentiment
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday after reports of fresh efforts to ease the Middle East conflict boosted sentiment, with traders also assessing corporate
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
PepsiCo faces pressure to show Elliott-triggered turnaround is working
Seven months after activist investor Elliott disclosed a $4
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Canada to temporarily suspend federal fuel tax on diesel and gasoline
Canada will suspend the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel from April 20 to September 7 to help consumers and businesses deal with rising prices, Prime
April 14, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World
Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF says world is drifting toward more adverse growth scenario as energy disruptions continue
The world may be already drifting towards the International Monetary Fund's "adverse scenario" forecast of weaker 2.5% global growth in 2026 even as it
April 14, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|World
'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows
Developing nations are paying tens of billions of dollars extra to fund infrastructure, education and health projects due to inadequate access to
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Bond investors target steeper US yield curve on bets for slower growth, more debt issuance
Bond investors are doubling down on so-called "curve steepener" trades that are bullish on short-dated U.S.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
IMF not seeing evidence of wage-price spiral in Britain, Gourinchas says
The International Monetary Fund is not seeing evidence of a wage-price spiral in Britain at the moment, and the Fund anticipates only a small increase in core
April 14, 2026
Economy|World
IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks
The war in the Middle East is elevating global financial stability risks through inflationary pressures that could cause funding markets to tighten,
April 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Erdogan tells Hungary's Magyar he believes bilateral ties will progress, Turkish presidency says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar in a phone call on Tuesday that he believed Turkey-Hungary ties would progress further as he
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence
Portugal may incur a budget deficit due to support measures after devastating winter storms and the energy price shock from the Iran war, its finance
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook
The IMF on Tuesday lowered its 2026 growth forecast for emerging market and developing economies to 3.9% from its view of 4.2% in January, with higher
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says
The European Central Bank has not made its mind up on whether to raise interest rates as the fallout of the Iran war on the euro zone's economy is still unclear, ECB
April 14, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Brazil's Lula calls for former spy head return after US detention
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday called on former intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem, who was detained by ICE in the United States the previous
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Deutsche Boerse buys $200 million stake in crypto giant Kraken
German exchange operator Deutsche Boerse said on Tuesday that it had acquired a 200 million dollar stake in US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for Russia's economic growth this year to 1.1%, from 0.8% previously, due to higher oil and other commodity
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Sazerac won’t easily gatecrash Jack Daniel's-maker's merger talks
By Abigail Summerville and Nicholas P.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Chinese chipmaker YMTC plans new factories amid heightened US-Sino trade tensions, sources say
Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) aims to build two more factories in addition to one that will be completed this year, which will more than double its
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Dow names insider Karen Carter CEO as Fitterling moves to executive chair role
Dow named operations chief Karen Carter as its new CEO on Tuesday, handing the reins to a long-time insider as the chemicals maker grapples with weak demand,
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US stocks gain, dollar dips on hopes for Iran war negotiations
Wall Street's main indexes rallied to close sharply higher on Monday as hopes for de-escalation in the Middle
April 14, 2026
Celebrity|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome
Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans'
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Carney clinches majority government in Canadian special elections
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said will
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism
Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into "majoritarian tyranny" on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after U.S.
April 14, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call
U.S.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Boeing jet deliveries slow in March due to 737 MAX wiring issue
Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 46 jets in March, down from 51 the prior month, as the company repaired damaged wiring in about 25 of its best-
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Wells Fargo misses expectations on interest income, revenue; shares fall
Wells Fargo warned rising energy prices will likely affect the U.S. economy, after the bank reported first-quarter interest income and
April 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping
A Milan court on Tuesday accepted a class action brought by a consumer group against Meta Platforms over the theft of personal data suffered by Facebook Italy.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US producer inflation rises below expectations in March, but war fires up energy prices
U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in March, but that did not change economists' expectations that the Federal Reserve would probably
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Stagflation in EU is worst scenario, we are not yet there -Eurogroup chair
Stagflation in Europe as a result of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is the worst case scenario and we are not yet there, the chairman of euro zone finance ministers
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
BoE's Greene says war impact may unfold slowly, but inflation risks are paramount
Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said on Tuesday it could take months to see how much long-lasting damage is caused to Britain's
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says
Fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war are a pressing concern for developing countries and gains from rising oil and gas prices for developing
April 14, 2026
Europe|World
Macron to host call with EU leaders on social media ban for minors
French President Emmanuel Macron will host a video call with other EU leaders and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to push for a coordinated approach on
April 14, 2026
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World
'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that she spoke with Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar and
April 14, 2026
Election|Political|World
Lula narrowly ahead of Flavio Bolsonaro in potential Brazilian runoff, poll shows
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is narrowly ahead of right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a potential runoff in the October presidential election
April 14, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Indonesian foreign ministry urged caution over US military overflight proposal
Indonesia's foreign ministry warned the defence ministry in an early-April letter that an American proposal to give its military "
April 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say
Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
French finance ministry trims growth outlook, hikes inflation estimate
France's Finance Ministry trimmed its 2026 growth forecast slightly on Tuesday and hiked its inflation estimate to reflect the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes
European shares closed at their highest level in over a month on Tuesday, with investors welcoming signs of a resumption of Middle East peace
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation
Britain suffered the sharpest cut to economic growth forecasts for large rich economies by the International Monetary Fund due largely to the Iran
April 14, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|World
Benin's Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes
Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni secured a landslide victory in the West African nation's April 12 presidential election, garnering over 94% of votes, provisional
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Bessent says core inflation is going down, Fed will need to cut rates
U.S.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
No ships have made it past a U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas, and six merchant ships have followed orders to turn
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario
The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Middle East war-driven energy price spikes but said the world was already
April 14, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Pope Leo's visit revives priest's hopes for peace in anglophone Cameroon
Armed with pistols and an AK-47 assault rifle, the rebels ambushed Rev.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Aurubis CEO expects US copper demand to reduce Comex stockpile
The massive copper stockpile on the U.S.
April 14, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, Oslo says
Norway and Ukraine will strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, including by producing Ukrainian drones in the Nordic country, the Norwegian government
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
IFC, Citigroup sign $98 million local currency borrowing facility for South Africa
The World Bank Group’s private-sector arm, the International Finance
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would prioritize lowering the cost of living in Canada, tackling a housing shortage, and building major infrastructure
April 14, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'
King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with President Donald Trump during his U.S. state visit later this month, as the
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links
Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.
April 14, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel
The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a well-known human rights activist in Mexico who has for years levied charges of human rights abuses against
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Brazil's CSN to kick off binding phase of cement unit sale in a month, CFO says
Brazilian steelmaker CSN is set to start receiving binding offers for its cement unit in just a few weeks, the company's
April 15, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Canada, UK, Australia and Japan call for 'urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon'
Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and six other countries condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Tuesday while calling "for an urgent
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen says one Fed rate cut possible this year
Former U.S.
April 15, 2026
Business|Election|World
Fujimori leads first round of Peru presidential election as vote count drags on
Frustration mounted in Peru on Tuesday as the vote count in a general election stretched into a third day, prompting congressional
April 14, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
UN's Guterres says highly probable Iran talks will restart
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday the indication the United Nations had was that it was highly probable talks to end the Iran war will restart. U.S.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Citi profit beats estimates as market volatility lifts trading revenue
Citigroup beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday and had the highest revenue in a decade, as geopolitical tensions fueled
April 14, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol over five years ago
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
JPMorgan profit beats expectations on record trading revenue, strong dealmaking
JPMorgan Chase posted a bigger-than-expected 13% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday as volatile markets lifted trading revenue to a record high
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
JPMorgan sees capital hike in latest Basel fight twist
JPMorgan Chase's required capital will increase under revised draft U.S. rules, in contrast to its Wall Street rivals which stand to win relief,
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Long Iran war may require painful central bank tightening, IMF chief economist says
Central banks may need to inflict much more economic pain to control inflation fueled by a long Middle East war than they did to control the spike in
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall St banks show trading strength, caution on economic risk
Wall Street banks reported booming trading revenues after a volatile first quarter but sounded caution about the ripple impact on clients of higher oil and geopolitical risk.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade
Diplomats are working through back channels to arrange more talks between the United States and Iran
April 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|World
Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround
Sales at Kering's Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped by 8% in the first quarter from the previous year, the luxury fashion group said on Tuesday, as the
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict
The more than 3 million U.S. truckers who move goods for everything from grocery stores to factories to construction sites
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices
U.S.
April 15, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump urges Republican lawmakers to unify to extend surveillance approval
U.S.
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests
Two lawmakers backing the Irish government withdrew their support on Tuesday in protest over its response to a wave of public demonstrations against
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned on Tuesday that the world could face a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a
April 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|World
War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows
The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar falls on hopes for Middle East talks
The dollar fell on Tuesday and was poised for a seventh straight daily decline as investors grew optimistic that a peace deal between the U.S. and
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
IMF slashes growth forecast for Middle East as Gulf exporters reel from impact of war
The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to have sharply slower growth this year as oil-exporting countries grapple with the fallout from the Iran war, the
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say
The U.S. will not renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea that expires this week, and quietly let a similar
April 14, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says
The Lebanese government made it clear during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer want to be "occupied" by Hezbollah and that there were conversations
April 15, 2026